From Zoo Enclosures to Wildlife Park Fencing

Zoo Fencing

Zoo fencing

Zoos and wildlife parks are essential for endangered animals to thrive and repopulate, with some zoos containing species that do not exist in the wild anymore, merely relying on zoos to survive. When it comes to installing the necessary fencing and gates, a careful balance is required to achieve safety and security for both people and animals, without disrupting the zoo experience or hindering animal wellbeing.

Jacksons Fencing has worked with various wildlife parks over the years, from creating monkey enclosures and runs, to elephant gates, and stand off fencing around a bison pen.

We can create bespoke solutions with a variety of fence types, including chain link and welded mesh, and timber and steel constructions.

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Fencing for Zoos and Wildlife Parks

Examples of bespoke mesh, timber and steel fencing.

Fencing For Zoos

We offer a wide range of fencing and access control suitable for zoos, zoo enclosures, wildlife parks, perimeters, and demarcation solutions for tourism and leisure purposes.

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Zoo Fencing

Zoos today are under immense pressure to create fun, welcoming environments that allow visitors to view animals from a safe distance without compromising on visibility, or making wildlife feel cramped and uncomfortable. A report on public safety issues in zoos and wildlife parks was released based on three years of research.
The findings included:

  • Lack of electrical safeguards on the gate for a carnivore safari
  • Unlocked snake exhibits that could be opened by the public
  • A piranha tank left unlabelled with an open lid
  • An unsafe lemur enclosure perimeter fence
  • A jaguar enclosure with a weak barrier
  • The research concluded that keepers and members of the public are being put at risk every day due to insufficient safety measures and checks. After the death of a gorilla in the USA in 2016 due to a child falling into its enclosure, UK zoos have since had similar incidents, including the death of a tiger after a door was left unlocked, an escaped snow leopard which was shot after a keeper left an enclosure door open, and an urban fox killing eight penguins after it broke into their water enclosure.

    OUR BLOG GUIDE: FENCING FOR ZOOS AND WILD ANIMAL PARKS

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    Animal Enclosure fencing

    Below are some examples of fencing and enclosures we can provide, please contact us for more information.

    bison zoo fencing

    Bison Enclosure Fencing

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    Otter Enclosure Fencing


    Small Primate Enclosure Fencing


    Lemur Enclosure Fencing

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    Zoo Tourism Fencing

    Demarcation for Zoos

    Helping to clearly define the boundaries of different exhibits, paths and areas by providing a visual guide, often lower and more aesthetically pleasing, such as silver rail and knee rail fencing.

    Silver RailKnee Rail

    Recreational Fencing for Zoos

    Useful in areas designated for leisure activities, such as picnic spots or playgrounds within the zoo, acoustic barriers can also be ideal for visitor centres and utility buildings.

    Playtime timberAcoustic Barriers

    Zoo Privacy Fencing

    Acoustic or semi-solid combination fencing is perfect for secluded areas within the zoo, either for the animals' privacy or for behind-the-scenes operational areas.

    EuroGuard CombiAcoustic Barriers

    Temporary Zoo Fencing

    Temporary zoo fencing for short-term needs, such as during construction projects, special events, or renovations within the zoo.

    Pedestrian BarriersTemporary Fencing

    Our Zoo Fencing and Enclosure Installations

    Monkey Enclosure Fencing

    As part of their Back to the Wild campaign, The Aspinall Foundation rescues and rehabilitates Javan Langurs; a species unique to the Indonesian island of Java. Since the programme started, they have successfully released 24 Langurs back into the wild. As part of the project, they built a new complex at Howletts Wild Animal Park, which we manufactured to a bespoke requirement.

    Within the enclosure we also created a steel run that allows monkeys to access outside in a safe and controlled way during times inside the shelter.

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    We provide security fencing solutions for a wide range of applications. We have several pages focusing on areas of interest.

    If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to call our knowledgeable sales team.

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